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EK03 MHF

2003 Renault Kangoo

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,846 mi
Last recorded78,846 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Kangoo78,369 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 MHF
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,846 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 78,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 71,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 71,546 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,211 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 68,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,428 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

some corrosion on perrimeters of front brake discs

some dicolouration on front registration plate

Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,428 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

some corrosion on perrimeters of front brake discs

some dicolouration on front registration plate

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,354 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,631 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 51,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,206 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,924 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 38,924 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,138 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 35,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,313 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 33,273 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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EK03 MHF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 78,369 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK03 MHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Kangoo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK03 MHF is a 2003 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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